Description

The Vets4Warriors peer support line provides easy access to supportive, non-attributional conversations with trained Veteran peers from all branches of the military. The team has immediate access to mental health clinicians to respond to potentially emergent issues and can offer referrals to local community services, military Veteran centers, and military healthcare providers based upon the need of the caller. The program is designed to help achieve and maintain service member readiness while promoting resilience and risk reduction through timely outreach, peer support, and referral to service providers or agencies that can address potential issues or risk factors. Vets4Warriors Program capabilities include:

• Comprehensive Peer Support and Outreach Support services comprised of a toll-free peer support line with web-chat capability and available to all military service members, regardless of status.
• A targeted outreach capability during off-peak periods to proactively contact potential at-risk populations over an extended period including members of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), Pre-Basic Training Soldiers within the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP), Inactive National Guard (ING) Moldiers and Mobilizing/Demobilizing Reserve Component Service Members.
• A comprehensive State level services database compiled to provide current service and provider data relevant to the caller’s location.

 
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Quick Guide

Four Ways to Fight Stress Right Now:

1. Breathe Deeply. Just a few minutes of deep breathing can help calm and disrupt the physiologic stress response. You can do it anywhere.
2. Focus on the Moment. Stay in the here and now. If you are eating, focus on the taste sensations; if you are moving, focus on your legs and what you are seeing.
3. Reframe the Situation. If you are stuck in traffic, think of it as time to yourself.
4. Keep your Problems in Perspective. Distract yourself by thinking of all the things you are grateful for. It can be surprisingly effective.

 
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Points of Contact

To speak/receive assistance from a Veteran Peer Counselor, please contact:
Vets4Warriors Website – Live Chat
Phone Number: 1-855-838-8255
Email: VETS4WARRIORS@UMDNJ.EDU

For more information about the program and how to get involved, please contact:
Division: Soldier and Family Support Division – Prevention, Response, and Outreach Branch (ARNG-HRS-P)
Email: ng.ncr.arng.mbx.arngriskreduction@mail.mil
 

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29 JUL 13